Abortion Ban
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Scholars dispute study that claims thousands of rape-related pregnancies in pro-life states
The research did not use any data about rapes, pregnancies, or pregnancies from rapes collected during the times in which... Read more
Supreme Court allows Idaho to reinstate pro-life law
Idaho law prohibits all abortions from the moment of conception, except when necessary to prevent the death of a pregnant... Read more
Democrats take control of Virginia Legislature, dooming governor’s 15-week abortion ban
Democrats took slim majorities in both chambers of the Virginia Legislature after winning a handful of competitive swing districts. Read more
U.S. bishops back 15-week abortion ban as ‘positive step’ forward
Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge also emphasized that the Church urges that the government protect preborn children from the moment of... Read more
Virginia’s legislative elections could seal fate of 15-week abortion ban proposal
All 40 Virginia Senate seats and all 100 Virginia House of Delegates seats will be on the ballot on Tuesday. Read more
Trump runs pro-life ads in Iowa following criticism over abortion comments
The ads come following criticism of former President Donald Trump’s controversial comments on abortion. Read more
Facility-based abortions drop 30% in North Carolina after 12-week abortion ban, data show
In May the state Legislature enacted a bill largely banning abortions after 12 weeks, with some exceptions. The state’s previous... Read more
How August and November ballot initiatives could affect abortion in Ohio: an explainer
Ohioans are set to vote on two major ballot initiatives in the coming months, one in August and another in... Read more
Planned Parenthood asks court to block 6-week abortion ban in Iowa
Pro-abortion groups are asking a district court to block Iowa from enforcing a six-week abortion ban that the Republican governor... Read more
Iowa governor calls special session to consider abortion restrictions
Lawmakers will consider new abortion restrictions after the last effort was halted by the state Supreme Court. Read more
Indiana Supreme Court: Abortion ban does not violate state constitution
According to a Friday ruling from the Indiana Supreme Court, the abortion ban stands, but litigation is still ongoing. Read more
Nebraska bans abortion at 12 weeks and sex change surgery for minors
Over 30 of Nebraska’s 49 senators joined the governor for the signing of the Let Them Grow Act, which bans... Read more
Abortion roundup: NC governor to veto 12-week ban as state battles heat up across U.S.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto may be overridden by Republicans. Read more
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Planned Parenthood-backed Protasiewicz wins
Janet Protasiewicz was declared victor in a contentious race that could tip the scales against the state’s current abortion ban. Read more
20 attorneys general warn CVS, Walgreens against abortion pills in their states
The letter states that companies must “keep apprised not only of federal law but also of the laws of the... Read more
South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state’s 6-week abortion ban
The 3-2 decision Thursday said that the law violated the right to privacy in the state’s constitution. Read more
Senate Republicans propose national ban on abortions after 15 weeks
Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced legislation Tuesday that would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest,... Read more
Nebraska Facebook abortion case: Baby was reportedly 29 weeks, 5 days old boy
More details are coming out in a Nebraska case where authorities are relying on private Facebook messages to claim that... Read more
Indiana’s broad abortion ban overshadows another pro-family law passed the same day
Indiana’s abortion ban includes exceptions for those performed to preserve the life of the mother, as well as in instances... Read more
Texas Abortion Law: Supreme Court allows challenge to proceed, but leaves law in place
In a case that hinges on enforcement rather than abortion itself, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 on... Read more
